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Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer
Teenagers struggling with independence, sexuality, money, maturity and high school.
Id: 10904707
80's classic with a now top cast of actors and actresses, plays more like an early 80's music video really with a brief look at youngsters lives as they struggle to cope with growing maturity and everything that comes with that. Now an old concept of course but at the time it was...( read more)
One of those great teen comedies with excellent nuggets of truth sprinkled in. This might be an adaptation of a book, but the movie brings unique qualities that help strengthen it. Ray Walston's Mr. Hand is an excellent example. In the book, more of a caricature with a Jack Lord ...( read more)
Sooo funny. It's a classic comedy that everyone should see. Sean Penn is brilliant, as usual.
to quote Spicoli "awesome, totally awesome", the definitive high school flick
A classic film from my teens. Too many great lines not to put on my list. It made me want to move to CA.
If you went to high school in the 80s, this movie will bring you back. An extra half star for the star-studded cast.
I was 10 when it came out so it's not quite for my generation, but still brings back lots of memories. I remember the Spicolis and all the girls who dressed like Pat Benatar. An iconic movie of the 1980s and a must-watch if you went to high school around that time.
Brad is my favourite, especially when he freaks out on the customer. GOLDEN.
